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Picking Pumpkins, Building Futures

Oct 07, 2026 08:39AM ● By Sara Jackson, photos by Sara Jackson

Behind a Rocklin pumpkin patch is a nonprofit that began with one young man and a couple that opened their door to him.

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The NTCA and North Tahoe Chamber Welcomes New Leaders to Their Team

Sep 16, 2026 10:16AM ● By North Tahoe Chamber News Release

Christine Horvath joins as Marketing Director, Nadia Fuia assumes Controller role and long-time NTCA staff member Anne-Karin Atwood shifts to North Tahoe Chamber position

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Rocklin Engineering Firm Selected to Design Critical Lunar Terrain Vehicle Systems for Artemis Missions; Company Expanding Local Workforce

Jul 28, 2026 02:10PM ● By Innova Product Development News Release

Innova Product Development, a Rocklin-based engineering design firm, has been selected to design critical electronic subsystems for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle that will support future Artemis missions and NASA's long-term goal of establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon.

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Regional Partnership Brings Expanded Job Board Services to Tahoe

Jul 10, 2026 09:41AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce, North Tahoe Chamber and Tahoe Prosperity Center have formalized a regional partnership to expand and strengthen workforce development efforts through the newly rebranded Truckee North Tahoe Jobs Collective.

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Small Business Employment Index Declines for Third Consecutive Month

Jun 15, 2026 03:10PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

The latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows the Small Business Employment Index remaining essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April.

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Employers Invited to Learn About “Help to Hire” Program That Can Reimburse up to $10,500

Jun 05, 2026 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Business Advantage Network is inviting local employers, non-profits and community partners to attend an informational event highlighting the Help to Hire program, which supports workforce development and reduces hiring costs for local businesses.

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PCWA Seeks Candidates to Fill District 1 Board Vacancy

Apr 22, 2026 04:33PM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors is accepting applications from qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board representing District 1, which includes most of the City of Roseville and portions of unincorporated west Placer County.

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Placer County Launches Placer Job Network to Connect Local Employers and Job Seekers

Feb 05, 2026 04:21PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is introducing a new way to connect talent with opportunity right here at home. The Placer Job Network is a free online job board designed to connect local employers with local job seekers to strengthen the region’s workforce.

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Small Business Leaders Comment on Jobs Report

Dec 23, 2025 11:35AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

33 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November.

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Placer County 2024 Crop Value Surges Nearly 24 Percent

Oct 09, 2025 10:34AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock soared to a record-breaking $111 million in 2024, representing a 23.8 percent increase from the previous year’s total.

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The Business of Art Symposium Announces Program Lineup

Sep 10, 2025 11:18AM ● By Nevada County Arts Council

Nevada County Arts Council has announced the program lineup for its Business of Art Symposium to be held on Saturday, Sept, 27. With special sessions from some of California’s top leaders,

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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Placer County Appoints Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini

Jan 17, 2025 10:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has hired Joe Ambrosini as its new Director of Human Resources.

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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Jun 26, 2024 09:58AM ● By Office of Governor Newsom News Release

On June 5, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced the Following Appointments

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CalCompetes Program Reaches $50 Billion of Private Investment

Jun 18, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Announced on June 14 the Latest Round of Awards Under the CalCompetes Program

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Former President and CEO Honored as Distinguished Banker of the Year

Mar 19, 2024 03:28PM ● By First Northern Bank News Release

Louise Walker Receives Honor Given by the California Bankers Association (CBA)

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Placer County Schools Job Fair To Showcase Nearly 20 Local Districts, Candidates Seeking Jobs in Placer County Education

Mar 01, 2024 10:59AM ● By PCOE News Release

The Placer County Office of Education will host its annual Placer County Schools Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the PCOE Seavey Center

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Dignity Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces

Feb 13, 2024 02:44PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year

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Placer County Urgently Recruiting Election Aides to Serve in Upcoming Primary

Feb 06, 2024 02:25PM ● By Placer County Elections Office News Release

Placer County Elections Office needs to hire community members to work at vote centers in late February and early March.

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Rio Linda Resident Named Director of Impact at Local United Way

Jan 16, 2024 10:21AM ● By United Way News Release

Rio Linda's Sia Magadan Named United Way California Capital Region Executive

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River Cats Hosting Annual Job Fair January 27th

Jan 16, 2024 09:57AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Up To 200 Part-Time Positions Available for Hire

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NFIB Releases Top Five Compliance Headaches for 2024

Dec 28, 2023 12:33PM ● By NFIB News Release

NFIB Director Describes Legislature Sadistically Delighting in Hamstringing Businesspeople

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Placer County Is Seeking A Planning Commissioner For District 2

Nov 29, 2023 04:39PM

Placer County Is Looking To Fill A Vacancy For The District 2 Planning Commission Seat

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Placer County Seeking Planning Commissioner For District 2

Nov 16, 2023 04:26PM ● By Placer County Press Release

An ideal candidate must live in District 2, which includes Lincoln, Sheridan and West Roseville.

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CHP Celebrates the Graduation of 112 New Officers

Nov 08, 2023 02:53PM ● By CHP News Release

Ceremony was November 3, 2023

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Become a Certified Mediator

Oct 20, 2023 03:08PM ● By Placer Dispute Resolution

Placer County is Encouraging Professionals to Become a Certified Mediator

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Say YES! to Youth Employment in Citrus Heights

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Program designed to assist ages 16-24 to succeed and live independently

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Placer County to transition to new benefits system for food, healthcare, employment assistance

Nov 04, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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California's New Space Industry Task Force to be led by GO-Biz

Oct 12, 2022 12:00AM ● By GO-Biz News Release

Announcement came from Governor Gavin Newsom at California Defense Leadership Summit

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'California Marketplace' Set for Farm Bureau Conference

Sep 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Interactive event held Dec. 4 at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey

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Assembly Republicans Request Governor to Protect Trucking Industry

Jul 12, 2022 12:00AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Newsom is urged to delay implementation of AB 5

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Welcome R. Jan Pinney and Andrew Tagg to PCOE

Jun 27, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Selections made to fill provisional appointments on the Placer County Board

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When Something You Love Makes You Money

Jan 26, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Michele Townsend

Umpiring is a great way to make some money

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Women's Empowerment Receives $25K Grant from Save Mart

Jan 26, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Kristin ThÃ(c)baud, ThÃ(c)baud Communications

C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has supported Women's Empowerment since 2010

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Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council applications open until Jan. 21

Jan 17, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

County has three open positions on the Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council

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